So you know to shred old bank statements you’ve received via snail mail and to cut up credit cards no longer in use, but are you protecting yourself and your finances online as thoroughly? Here are a few helpful tips to ensure hackers on the worldwide web are no match for your cyber smarts.

Debit card use is on the rise and consumers find them the most convenient form of payment. The reasons vary, from attempting to prevent accruing more debt to dissatisfaction with increased fees. If you are one of these customers it’s important to know that while debit cards are a great tool for managing money, the cards have some features which travelers should be aware of.